About Files
Files, also known as American-pattern and machinists' files, are used to remove material quickly.
Precision files, also known as Swiss-pattern files, are made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness and are useful for finishing delicate and intricate parts.
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Half-Round Files
Use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces. These files do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
Double Cut—Surface has two sets of diagonal teeth and is often used with heavier pressure than single cut for rapid material removal.
Single Cut—Surface has one set of diagonal teeth and is often used with light pressure to slowly remove material and sharpen tool-cutting surfaces.
Black-oxide finish resists rust and clogging.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Coarse Finish | For Medium Finish | For Fine Finish | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Finish | For Use On | Each | Each | Each | |||
Straight | ||||||||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | ||||||||||
| 4" | 7/16" | 1/8" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
| 6 3/32" | 9/16" | 1/8" | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 8" | 3/4" | 3/16" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
| 8" | 3/4" | 3/16" | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 8 1/8" | 3/4" | 3/16" | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
| 10" | 15/16" | 1/4" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 10" | 15/16" | 1/4" | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 1 1/8" | 5/16" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 12" | 1 1/8" | 5/16" | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
| 14" | 1 5/16" | 5/16" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
| 14 1/4" | 1 1/4" | 3/8" | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
| 16" | 1 1/2" | 3/8" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
Single-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | ||||||||||
| 4" | 7/16" | 1/8" | __ | Steel, Iron | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 9/16" | 1/8" | __ | Steel, Iron | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 3/4" | 3/16" | __ | Steel, Iron | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 15/16" | 1/4" | __ | Steel, Iron | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 1 1/8" | 5/16" | __ | Steel, Iron | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Single-Cut Round Face × Single-Cut Flat Face | ||||||||||
| 14" | 1 5/16" | 5/16" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
Tapered | ||||||||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | ||||||||||
| 4" | 7/16" | 1/8" | __ | Steel, Iron | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 14" | 1 5/16" | 7/16" | __ | Steel, Iron | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
Precision Half-Round Files
Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts. The half-round shape is good for concave, convex, and flat surfaces. The faces have two sets of diagonal teeth. Files do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | For Use On | Each | |
For Coarse Finish (No. 00) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | |||||
| 4" | 15/32" | 9/64" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 6" | 19/32" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 27/32" | 1/4" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Medium Finish (No. 0) | |||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | |||||
| 4" | 15/32" | 9/64" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Fine Finish (No. 1) | |||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | |||||
| 6" | 39/64" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 27/32" | 1/4" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Fine Finish (No. 2) | |||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | |||||
| 4" | 15/32" | 9/64" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 39/64" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 13/16" | 15/64" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Extra Fine Finish (No. 3) | |||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | |||||
| 6" | 39/64" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Extra Fine Finish (No. 4) | |||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | |||||
| 4" | 15/32" | 9/64" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 39/64" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
Electrical-Insulating Half-Round Files
An insulated handle protects against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These tools are tested to 1,000 volts to meet ASTM F1505. Use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces. The faces have two sets of diagonal teeth for rapid material removal.
For Fine Finish | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | For Use On | Material | Handle Material | Specifications Met | Each | |
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | ||||||||
| 8" | 3/4" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | Steel | Plastic | ASTM F1505 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Half-Round Diamond Files
Use these files on concave, convex, and flat surfaces. Diamond is the hardest, longest-lasting abrasive available and strong enough to file hard materials.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Coarse Finish (80-100 Grit) | For Medium Finish (120-150 Grit) | For Fine Finish (150-180 Grit) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Surface Lg. | Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | For Use On | Each | Each | Each | |||
| 4.328" | 8 5/8" | 0.496" | 0.154" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Half-Round Carbide Files
Use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces. Second only to diamond in hardness, these files last 100 times longer than standard files.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Coarse Finish (60 Grit) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | For Use On | Each | |
| 6" | 5/8" | 3/16" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 8" | 3/4" | 1/4" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 00000000 | 00000 |
Half-Round Files for Stainless Steel
File concave, convex, and flat surfaces with little to no clogging. These corrosion-resistant files have two sets of diagonal teeth. They do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
Precision Half-Round Files for Stainless Steel
Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these corrosion-resistant files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts with little to no clogging. They’re good for concave, convex, and flat surfaces and have two sets of diagonal teeth. Files do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Half-Round Files for Aluminum and Soft Metals
Use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces. These files have two sets of diagonal teeth that are specially designed to resist clogging on soft metals. They do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Half-Round Rasps
Use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces. These rasps have sharp individual teeth that quickly remove large amounts of soft, clog-prone materials.
Style A rasps do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
Double Cut—Surface has two sets of diagonal teeth and is often used with heavier pressure than single cut for rapid material removal.
Single Cut—Surface has one set of diagonal teeth and is often used with light pressure to slowly remove material and sharpen tool-cutting surfaces.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Tooth Style | For Coarse Finish | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style | Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Round Face | Flat Face | Edge | For Use On | Each | |
| A | 8" | 3/4" | 3/16" | Rasp | Rasp | Single Cut | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 0000000 | 000000 |
| A | 10" | 15/16" | 1/4" | Rasp | Rasp | Single Cut | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | 10" | 1 1/8" | 3/16" | Rasp | Rasp | Single Cut | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | 12" | 1 1/8" | 5/16" | Rasp | Rasp | Single Cut | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | 12" | 1 5/16" | 1/4" | Rasp | Rasp | Single Cut | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 0000000 | 00000 |
| B | 8" | 7/8" | 3/16" | Rasp × Double Cut | Rasp × Double Cut | None | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 000000 | 00000 |
| B | 10" | 1 1/16" | 3/8" | Rasp × Double Cut | Rasp × Double Cut | None | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 000000 | 00000 |
Needle Files
The small tip allows precise work in tight spots. These files do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
Half-round files can be used on concave, convex, and flat surfaces.
Double Cut—Surface has two sets of diagonal teeth and is often used with heavier pressure than single cut for rapid material removal.
Bend-and-Stay Needle Files
Bend these files to conform to your workpiece and they will hold the shape until you bend them again. They can be bent more than 100 times without breaking. The small tip allows precise work in tight spots. Files have one set of diagonal teeth. They do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
Half-round files can be used on concave, convex, and flat surfaces.
For Fine Finish (No. 2) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Face Tooth Style | For Use On | Each | |
Half Round | ||||||
| 6 1/4" | 3/32" | 5/64" | Single Cut | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
Diamond Needle Files
The hardest files available, these are the longest lasting and strong enough to file hard materials. The small tip allows precise work in tight spots.
Files with 1.563" diamond surface length are also known as escapement files.
Half-round files can be used on concave, convex, and flat surfaces.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Coarse Finish (80-100 Grit) | For Medium Finish (120-150 Grit) | For Fine Finish (150-180 Grit) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Surface Lg. | Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | For Use On | Each | Each | Each | |||
Tapered Half Round | ||||||||||
| 1.563" | 5 1/2" | 0.169" | 0.071" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2.75" | 5 1/2" | 0.213" | 0.075" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00000 |
Push-On File Handles
Push one of these handles onto a file tang.
| For File Lg. | For File Shape | Lg. | Material | Each | ||
| C | 4"-6" | Barrette, Crossing, Half Round, Joint, Knife, Marking, Rectangle, Round, Slitting, Square, Triangle | 3 1/2" | Plastic | 00000000 | 00000 |
| C | 8"-10" | Barrette, Crossing, Half Round, Joint, Knife, Marking, Rectangle, Round, Slitting, Square, Triangle | 4 1/2" | Plastic | 00000000 | 0000 |
| C | 12"-14" | Barrette, Crossing, Half Round, Joint, Knife, Marking, Rectangle, Round, Slitting, Square, Triangle | 4 1/2" | Plastic | 00000000 | 0000 |
Push-On File Handles with Changeable Inserts
Change the insert to accommodate different files.
| For File Lg. | For File Shape | Lg. | Material | Includes | Each | |
| 6"-10" | Half Round, Rectangle, Round, Triangle | 4 1/2" | Rubber-Coated Plastic | Two Changeable Inserts | 00000000 | 00000 |
Files for Air-Powered Filers
Half-round files can be used on concave, convex, and flat surfaces.
Double Cut—Surface has two sets of diagonal teeth and is often used with heavier pressure than single cut for rapid material removal.
Single Cut—Surface has one set of diagonal teeth and is often used with light pressure to slowly remove material and sharpen tool-cutting surfaces.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Smoothing and Polishing Stones
Maintain tools, molds, and dies. These stones can be used by hand or in power tools with a compatible holder. Choose the shape that best matches the contour of your work surface.
Aluminum–oxide stones abrade slowly to create a consistent surface. Also known as India stones.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Grit (For Finish) | Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Color | Lubrication | Each | |
Aluminum Oxide—For Use On Steel | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 (Smooth) | 4" | 1/4" | 9/64" | Gray | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 100 (Smooth) | 4" | 5/16" | 5/32" | Gray | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 100 (Smooth) | 4" | 3/8" | 13/64" | Gray | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 100 (Smooth) | 4" | 1/2" | 1/4" | Gray | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 240 (Extra Smooth) | 4" | 1/4" | 9/64" | Brown | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 240 (Extra Smooth) | 4" | 5/16" | 5/32" | Brown | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 240 (Extra Smooth) | 4" | 3/8" | 13/64" | Brown | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 240 (Extra Smooth) | 4" | 1/2" | 1/4" | Brown | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 320 (Extra Smooth) | 4" | 1/4" | 9/64" | Orange | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 320 (Extra Smooth) | 4" | 5/16" | 5/32" | Orange | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 320 (Extra Smooth) | 4" | 3/8" | 13/64" | Orange | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 320 (Extra Smooth) | 4" | 1/2" | 1/4" | Orange | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 00000 |